Engineering Mechanics: Statics
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781118807330
Author: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 3.5, Problem 116P
A vertical force P on the foot pedal of the bell crank is required to produce a tension T of 400 N in the vertical control rod. Determine the corresponding bearing reactions at A and B.
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